Baptism
...and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
I have decided
Are you ready?
Water Baptism represents your personal decision and outward symbol of renewal and cleansing. As followers of Jesus Christ, you and your family can take this important step by choosing to be baptized. Also, baptism is a great next step in your relationship with Christ, and we want to celebrate with you!
Save the date: Our Next Water Baptism Service is happening during our New Years Eve Celebration Service on Tuesday, December 31st, at 10:00 PM
Water Baptism
We believe that baptisms are one of the most exciting and powerful experiences of our Christian lives.
God commands believers to be baptized, not as a personal choice, but as an essential step of faith. Moreover, Jesus established this ordinance in the Great Commission (see Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:16).
Additionally, water baptism publicly demonstrates personal, inward faith, reflecting the believer’s transformation through Jesus Christ.
What’s more, baptism identifies the believer with the message of the gospel, the Person of Jesus Christ, and other believers. Baptism further connects believers with the gospel, Christ, and other Christians, symbolizing the transition to a new life in Him (see Romans 6:1–8; Colossians 2:12).
Jesus Christ commands us to be baptized, (Matthew 28:19), and we follow His command because we love the Lord.
In addition, Jesus said, “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15).
On top of that, throughout the Book of Acts, we read how the early church gave importance to water baptism (see 2:41; 8:12, 38; 9:18; 10:47–48; 16:15, 33; 19:3–5).
Jesus Christ calls all born-again believers – and only believers – to be baptized (see Mark 16:15–16; Acts 8:12, 36–38; 16:31–33; 18:8).
The Bible teaches that we receive salvation through grace and faith, according to God’s mercy (see Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 3:5). The thief on the cross next to Jesus wasn’t baptized, yet Jesus promised him a place in Paradise (see Luke 23:43).
The Bible never mentions Jesus baptizing anyone, which suggests baptism isn’t required for salvation. Paul emphasized, ‘Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel’ (1 Corinthians 1:17).
Therefore, baptism follows salvation as an act of obedience, not salvation itself.